THE Camelford Conservative Club recently presented cheques to two charities as a result of the harvest auction held in the autumn.

Despite the uncertainty regarding holding the annual auction it proved to be a very successful event resulting in a record amount of money being raised.

The two charities chosen to be the beneficiaries of the events, which was organised by the sports and social committee of the club, were Royal Cornwall Hospitals Charity and the Camelford Committee Cancer Research UK.

John Ward, chairman of the club, presented Karen Murrish, fundraising manager, Royal Cornwall Hospitals Charity, with a cheque for £1,250 and Sally Moore, honorary treasurer, Camelford Committee Cancer Research UK with a cheque for £1,250.

Each year since 1984, when the club held its first harvest auction, Cancer Research UK has received half of the proceeds. This year’s cheque for £1,250 brings the total donated to Cancer Research UK to £2,1663.10, for which the committee is extremely grateful.

Many other charities have benefitted form the other half of the money raised, including the Cornwall Air Ambulance, HeartSWell Camelford branch and Children’s Hospice South West.

In conclusion John, on behalf of the club, extended thanks to all those who had helped in any way to make the harvest auction such a resounding success.